Contracts & Operations Administrator

The Opportunity

At Expedition Technology, we are a mission-driven, Agile-first organization supporting the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community with innovative solutions in sensor processing and advanced research. We are seeking a Contracts & Operations Administrator to help drive execution excellence across a portfolio of federal contracts and subcontracts, partnering with talented teams and business leaders to ensure compliance, efficiency, and impact.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys variety, and wants to grow their career rapidly while making a meaningful difference. You will operate at the intersection of contract administration, operational support, and cross-functional collaboration-no two days are alike, and your work will directly shape our success.

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage the full lifecycle of federal contracts and subcontracts-from award through closeout-including modifications, extensions, and compliance updates.
• Support proposal activities by reviewing solicitations, preparing reps & certs, ensuring compliance, and coordinating submissions.
• Serve as a contracts advisor to internal teams, researching and interpreting FAR and agency-specific requirements to enable business success.
• Collaborate with program management, finance, business development, and security to support contract execution, reporting, and operational needs.
• Maintain and organize contract records, artifacts, and repositories; support administrative actions in our financial and other internal systems.
• Assist with government property management, inventory, and compliance tracking as required.
• Triage and respond to internal and external contract-related requests, escalating issues when appropriate.
• Support ad hoc operational and administrative actions as business needs arise.
• Develop tools and processes that continually improve the contracts function and its support to Expedition as we grow.

The ideal candidate

Must Have:

• United States citizenship (required for federal contract support)
• Active security clearance (TS/SCI is a major plus)
• 3-7 years of experience in contracts administration or business administration supporting federal government contracts
• Demonstrated experience with contract and/or subcontract administration, negotiations, or proposal preparation
• Experience with Unanet contract management/accounting systems
• Solid understanding of federal government contracting environments
• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and relevant agency supplements (e.g., DFARS)
• Familiarity with common federal contract types, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Reimbursable (CPFF), and Time & Materials (T&M)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
• Experience building continual improvement processes for contracts, finance, or other functions
• Professional communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Experience working in or alongside small, growing organizations where roles may span multiple functions

Nice to Have:

• Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community programs
• Familiarity with government property management and FAR Part 45
• Exposure to contract closeouts and lifecycle compliance activities

What Success Looks Like

• Contracts and subcontracts are accurate, compliant, and well-organized
• Internal teams receive timely, practical contract guidance
• Proposal and post-award activities run smoothly and on schedule
• Risks and issues are identified early and escalated appropriately
• You are viewed as a trusted partner across programs, finance, and business development